Labour Day 2025, 2026 and 2027 in Laos

Each 1 May is celebrated as Labour Day in Laos, a public holiday dedicated to recognising the vital contribution of workers to the country and to fighting for workers rights.

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2025	1 May	Thu	Labour Day
2026	1 May	Fri	Labour Day
2027	1 May	Sat	Labour Day
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

Though Labour Day began in the US after the bloody incident in Chicago in 1886, it eventually spread to most other nations all around the world, including Laos.

As the world industrialised in the mid to late 1800’s, the dismal working conditions in many factories led to the establishment of Labour Day, also called “International Workers Day”, to demand things like an 8-hour work day, safer working conditions, and increased pay.

In Laos, a federation of trade unions organises activities for Labour Day in the capital city of Vientiane and in other cities. There are often lectures, rallies, and “community walks” that promote and celebrate the role of workers and the advancement of workers’ rights in Laos.

Previous Years

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2024	1 May	Wed	Labour Day
2023	1 May	Mon	Labour Day